Obstetrics

Clinicians are advised to discuss reproductive risks and fertility preservation options with all cancer patients prior to initiating therapy to maximize future reproductive potential.

Sara Perelmuter details how naming Genitourinary Syndrome of Lactation (GSL) is a vital step in addressing the treatment gap in postpartum care.

An expert infectious disease panel discusses how recent federal vaccine schedule changes can impact maternal immunizations and potential repercussions.

An expert infectious disease panel discusses how recent federal vaccine schedule changes can impact maternal immunizations and potential repercussions.

The FDA has cleared a cloud-based AI tool that predicts delivery dates solely from ultrasound images.

A global analysis found significant disparities in magnesium sulfate use for preterm birth, particularly between higher- and middle-income countries.

The updated Committee Statement reaffirmed the safety and benefits of influenza, COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV vaccines during pregnancy while addressing misinformation and disparities.

An institution-wide policy allowing elective induction at 39 weeks was linked to lower cesarean delivery and NICU admission rates.

Speaking at the SMFM 2026 Pregnancy Meeting, Molina emphasized that HIPAA protections, clear policies, and staff training are central to equitable ob-gyn care for immigrant patients.

Speaking at SMFM 2026, Rose Molina, MD, MPH, FACOG, urged ob-gyns to adopt immigration-informed care to protect access, safety, and trust for immigrant patients.

Christina Paidas Teefey, MD, says advances in early prenatal diagnosis are accelerating fetal center referrals and underscoring the need for multidisciplinary and psychosocial support.

The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine has released updated checklists to guide evidence-based management of monochorionic twin pregnancies and reduce preventable complications.

Addressing geographic inequities in maternal-fetal medicine care through workforce investment and policy reform is critical to improving pregnancy outcomes and reducing maternal deaths, according to SMFM.

A new ACOG Committee Statement outlines how immigration status affects health outcomes and calls for enforcement-free health care settings.

ACOG continues to support maternal immunization against COVID-19, flu, and RSV amid growing public questions about vaccine safety during pregnancy.

Winok Lapidaire, PhD, explains how early postpartum physician-guided blood pressure self-management after hypertensive pregnancy was associated with higher white matter volumes.

A new AHA scientific statement outlines how earlier prevention, rapid diagnosis and timely treatment can reduce the risks of maternal stroke during pregnancy and postpartum.

The AAP'S 2026 schedule has been endorsed by 12 medical and health organizations, including the American College of Nurse Midwives and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Longer lifetime breastfeeding was associated with lower odds of depression and anxiety up to 10 years later in a prospective cohort of midlife women.

In patients with diet-controlled gestational diabetes, continuing pregnancy beyond 39 weeks was associated with increasing maternal and neonatal risks.

A large cohort study found that prenatal exposure to acid-suppressive medications was not associated with neuropsychiatric disorders in children.

Early postpartum blood pressure self-monitoring with physician-guided medication adjustment was linked to sustained reductions in blood pressure among women with hypertensive pregnancies.

A phase 3 trial of oral brexanolone for postpartum depression will continue unchanged following a favorable DSMB safety review.

A population-based study links minimum wage increases to improved maternal cardiovascular health during pregnancy.

Gestational diabetes rates have increased by 36% in the United States since 2016, with consistent rises across racial and ethnic groups.